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**R Dub** · 01-06-2006, 09:07 PM

Time for renewal. Anything better out there. I haven't had any problems while using McAfee, but wanted to check for others if better. I have Windows XP and use IE.

**Majk** · 01-07-2006, 12:00 AM

I've been using norton antivirus and windows firewall with a wireless connection with security protocols set high.

I've never had good luck with Mcafee

**Majk** · 01-07-2006, 12:01 AM

The other side of the coin says if not having problems stay with what works.

jkswiss · 01-07-2006, 04:11 AM

I have cable internet through comcast. I don't know about your provider but if you go to your comcast page theres a place where they give you free firewall/antivirus/privacy/parental control stuff. I get McCaffeys for free.

The Tengu · 01-07-2006, 05:46 AM

I use Grisoft AVG Free Edition, which is a free antivirus program.

I've been using it for several years now on two computers, without a problem and without catching a virus.

http://free.grisoft.com

Can't beat the price.

TomSwift · 01-07-2006, 06:01 AM

For free, the Grisoft Anti Virus is hard to beat.
For a paid package I changed to NOD32 a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I used Norton for a few years and it just proved too problematic and invasive on system resources.

NOD32 from Australia can be found here....http://www.eset.com/home/home.htm
There's a 30 day trial download, check it out.

shipwreck · 01-07-2006, 08:57 AM

There was a discussion about this on Glocktalk recently, I believe.

I have used Norton for years, but it does slow down the system, and it is no longer the industry leader. I prev also had a virus 1x, and Norton didn't catch it.

My Norton was up for renewal this month again, for the annual updates. I did some checking and read up on various ones - I then decided to go with ZoneAlarm antivirus. I have used their free firewall for years, and I love it. You can download the program, but for the same cost, I wanted the box and software in my hand.

After checking several stores, I finally found it at OfficeMax. You really have to look, because they sell a security suite, and also the standalone firewall. I only wanted the antivirus (which also comes w/ a full version of the firewall). If I would have had no luck, I could have ordered it from Amazon at a better cost. but then ya have to pay shipping.

Anyway, I have had it for a week now - I really like it. I was used to the interface from their firewall. And, the program comes with a firewall w/ more features than the free one.

I would recommend this program

Matt`G · 01-07-2006, 09:56 AM

I'd also recommend looking for an 'off-brand' virus scanner. By this I mean not McAfee or Norton. We use McAfee at work and it's fine, but I haven't touched the consumer edition in years. On a side note, check with your ISP -- ours offers McAfee for free. I know from experience the newest Norton AV products are extremely bloated. They are trying to increase sales by pushing a ton of 'features' but in reality it does nothing but slow things down.

Virus scanning is a simple procedure: check any file loaded into memory to see if it is dangerous. There's no reason to scan incoming / outgoing mail messages, etc. It's redundant! As long as the scanner is checking the file as it's loaded into RAM, and its definitions are up to date, you shouldn't ever get infected. Call me simplistic, but I'd rather leave my processor cycles to handle other tasks and only check for virii when necessary.

In the past I've recommended E-Trust EZ Antivirus -- it was a Computer Associates product. However, I believe Microsoft bought it out a year or two ago, and I haven't followed the product since. Since I pretty much exclusively run Linux now, virus scanning is not really a concern for me anymore.

GlenncXD9 · 01-07-2006, 10:09 AM

Make sure you download SP2 for your Windows XP, it has extra security measures in it.

shipwreck · 01-07-2006, 11:30 AM

I think Zonealarm has licensed the EZ Trust AV and put it in their antivirus. I was reading some old computer magazine reviews online after I bought it.

I have Verizon DSL, and yea, they do give McAfee for free - but it didn't like to get along w/ an older Win 98 laptop I have. In the past few years, McAfee didn't score as high on some of the tests in the magazines. I finally installed AVAST antivirus - a free program if used for home - on that old laptop last week too. It doesn't meet the minimum requirements for the Zonealarm AV. So far, it seems ok.

01-06-2006, 09:07 PM	#1
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01-07-2006, 05:46 AM	#5
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,817	I use Grisoft AVG Free Edition, which is a free antivirus program. I've been using it for several years now on two computers, without a problem and without catching a virus. http://free.grisoft.com Can't beat the price. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

01-07-2006, 06:01 AM	#6
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	For free, the Grisoft Anti Virus is hard to beat. For a paid package I changed to NOD32 a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I used Norton for a few years and it just proved too problematic and invasive on system resources. NOD32 from Australia can be found here....http://www.eset.com/home/home.htm There's a 30 day trial download, check it out. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

01-07-2006, 08:57 AM	#7
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,338	There was a discussion about this on Glocktalk recently, I believe. I have used Norton for years, but it does slow down the system, and it is no longer the industry leader. I prev also had a virus 1x, and Norton didn't catch it. My Norton was up for renewal this month again, for the annual updates. I did some checking and read up on various ones - I then decided to go with ZoneAlarm antivirus. I have used their free firewall for years, and I love it. You can download the program, but for the same cost, I wanted the box and software in my hand. After checking several stores, I finally found it at OfficeMax. You really have to look, because they sell a security suite, and also the standalone firewall. I only wanted the antivirus (which also comes w/ a full version of the firewall). If I would have had no luck, I could have ordered it from Amazon at a better cost. but then ya have to pay shipping. Anyway, I have had it for a week now - I really like it. I was used to the interface from their firewall. And, the program comes with a firewall w/ more features than the free one. I would recommend this program __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

01-07-2006, 09:56 AM	#8
Matt`G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 602	I'd also recommend looking for an 'off-brand' virus scanner. By this I mean not McAfee or Norton. We use McAfee at work and it's fine, but I haven't touched the consumer edition in years. On a side note, check with your ISP -- ours offers McAfee for free. I know from experience the newest Norton AV products are extremely bloated. They are trying to increase sales by pushing a ton of 'features' but in reality it does nothing but slow things down. Virus scanning is a simple procedure: check any file loaded into memory to see if it is dangerous. There's no reason to scan incoming / outgoing mail messages, etc. It's redundant! As long as the scanner is checking the file as it's loaded into RAM, and its definitions are up to date, you shouldn't ever get infected. Call me simplistic, but I'd rather leave my processor cycles to handle other tasks and only check for virii when necessary. In the past I've recommended E-Trust EZ Antivirus -- it was a Computer Associates product. However, I believe Microsoft bought it out a year or two ago, and I haven't followed the product since. Since I pretty much exclusively run Linux now, virus scanning is not really a concern for me anymore. __________________ Matt G. Got Jabber? matt [ at ] accordingtomatt [ dot ] com

01-07-2006, 12:00 AM	#2
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,715	I've been using norton antivirus and windows firewall with a wireless connection with security protocols set high. I've never had good luck with Mcafee

01-07-2006, 12:01 AM	#3
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,715	The other side of the coin says if not having problems stay with what works.

01-07-2006, 04:11 AM	#4
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	I have cable internet through comcast. I don't know about your provider but if you go to your comcast page theres a place where they give you free firewall/antivirus/privacy/parental control stuff. I get McCaffeys for free.

01-07-2006, 10:09 AM	#9
GlenncXD9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: LV.NV Posts: 386	Make sure you download SP2 for your Windows XP, it has extra security measures in it. __________________ SA XD9 Service Bi-tone Smith & Wesson M&P 9 AR-15 M4 A3 w/optics American Legion Riders Patroit Guard IDPA,NRA If you can read this thank a teacher, if it's in English thank a Veteran. Lead, follow, or get out of the way! http://www.nationalgunforum.com/

01-07-2006, 11:30 AM	#10
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,338	I think Zonealarm has licensed the EZ Trust AV and put it in their antivirus. I was reading some old computer magazine reviews online after I bought it. I have Verizon DSL, and yea, they do give McAfee for free - but it didn't like to get along w/ an older Win 98 laptop I have. In the past few years, McAfee didn't score as high on some of the tests in the magazines. I finally installed AVAST antivirus - a free program if used for home - on that old laptop last week too. It doesn't meet the minimum requirements for the Zonealarm AV. So far, it seems ok. __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

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